Chevrolet Military Salute Comes to Washington, DC
By: Quinn Bryner
September 23, 2011 2:00 pm ET
Do you know a D.C. active duty or retired military serviceman or woman who inspires you?
Chevrolet has long been a proud supporter of military men and women, as a producer of materials during WWII and through the military discounts the company offers servicemen and women today.
In an effort to continue to recognize and thank those who serve our country, the Driving the Northeast team is celebrating active duty (including full-time servicemen/women, reserves, ROTC, etc.) and retired D.C. military men and women through the Chevrolet Military Salute D.C. program.
We’ll be accepting your nominations from September 24 through October 15. All nominations should be sent in via http://drivingthenortheast.com/military-salute-form to Lauren Fitapelli, the GM Northeast Region Military lead, who also has a brother serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy.
Here’s how to send us your nominations for the active duty or retired serviceman or woman you think deserves this special party!
- Complete the form and provide a photo here.
- With any questions or comments, please send Lauren Fitapelli an email at GMNortheast@gm.com.
We will choose the five finalists and showcase them on our site. Then YOU will be able to show your support by voting on the site or via text for your favorite military serviceman or woman, and helping share his or her story. The selected serviceman or woman will receive a hometown celebration that will include their family and friends, as well as a one-week loan of a Chevrolet vehicle, not to mention a few other surprises.
Contest Details
*No purchase necessary to nominate an individual or to be nominated. Nominees must be a legal resident of Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC, 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license and currently a retired or active member (including full-time servicemen/women, reserves, ROTC, etc.) of a branch of the U.S. armed forces. Nominations must be received between September 24 through October 15. Five finalists will be featured on www.drivingthenortheast.com on October 18th. The public will be able to select one of the five finalists from October 18-24 through www.drivingthenortheast.com or by texting GMVOTE to 877877. The winner will be chosen and notified October 25 via e-mail and featured on www.drivingthenortheast.com. Military reward will include a one week-long vehicle loan, hometown celebration in the serviceman/woman’s honor and other surprises.
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